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Vision continues to develop after birth and is influenced by the visual environment and the individual’s experience. If a person’s visual system has not developed adequately, visually demanding activities may lead to inefficient or uncomfortable vision.
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In addition to instruction in how to use prescribed low vision devices, Gerritsen said a typical rehabilitation plan includes instruction in how to use visual environmental cues. This instruction can take place both in a clinical setting and in a person's home, school, or job site. "A low vision therapist may offer suggestions on modifying a person's home or job site for improved lighting, enhanced contrast, and reduced glare," he said. "For instance, instead of using a clear drinking glass on a white sink in a bathroom with white walls, a dark brown or bright orange glass could be substituted for enhanced contrast. Improved lighting and a contrasting cutting board could be used in the kitchen, along with contrasting place mats and place settings.
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Although no gender differences exist in the number of older adults with vision problems, more women are visually impaired than men are because, on average, women live longer than men do. By 1999, almost 34 million persons in the United States were expected to be over age 65 years; that number is expected to more than double by the year 2030.
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Correct lighting is as important as a low vision device. With no eye disorder, a 60-year-old person may need twice the illumination he or she needed at 20 to comfortably perform the same task. Some lighting tips:
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